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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.41, 899.91 and 287.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.41, 899.91 and 287.87 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.41 : 899.91 = 287.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.41/899.91 = 287.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.41x = 899.91 × 287.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.41x = 259,057.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,057.65/600.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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